Yesterday Conwy council submitted planning and listed building consent applications to dismantle the rest of the site - including the two main buildings.

The plans include redeveloping a shortened pier and salvaging heritage elements of the structure for potential use in its restoration.

The Colwyn Victoria Pier Trust wants to restore the pier to its original length, complete with kiosks and a pavilion but has accepted the move to dismantle the structure.

Colwyn Bay Pier being dismantled by contractors (Image: John Ansell)

A spokeswoman for Conwy council said: “The planning and listed building consent applications for permission to dismantle Victoria Pier have been submitted.

“The applications request permission to dismantle the Victoria Pier and redevelop a truncated pier, whilst recording and storing elements of heritage and/or structural value in a safe place for potential re-use in a future restoration by a third party.

“The planning and listed building consent applications will be registered by the Planning Authority in due course and will then be subject to the usual planning process.